> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.albanyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Albany Today, Sept. 23 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/24/newsletters/albany-today-sept-23-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-24T00:00:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-24T00:00:46.000Z - Description: Culture Circuit: Photos, choirs and music this week. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters A long-hidden photographic portrait of West Oakland steps into the spotlight, Albany student choirs take the stage, and adventurous musicians bring jazz, folk and genre-bending sounds to East Bay venues: Here's a look at what's going on this week around Albany and Berkeley. [The Culture Circuit, Sept. 24-29This week’s picks from East Bay galleries, stages and creative spaces.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-d01bf307-9685-4c42-9318-f0c40e236e35.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/BillFrisell_4291-2_byCaroleD-Inverno-2f5eb5f8-f77f-4607-aa68-5f73307f3832.webp)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/23/arts-culture/culture-circuit-sept-23-2026/) Plus: Your City Council candidates (in ballot order). [Who is Albany City Council candidate Robin D. López?“I’m proud to serve Albany in meaningful ways, and I hope I can sustain that trust and confidence for another 4 years!”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-f38e6197-f46e-49aa-b480-ea55a588c047.png)Albany ScannerGuest contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Robin_D_Lo--pez-c933d9fe-89ca-4eec-9dcd-f81907e4d516.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/election-2026/albany-city-council-candidate-robin-d-lopez/) [Who is Albany City Council candidate Katherine Enos?“I am running for Albany City Council because I want the City to do better.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-79db2856-b1fd-4207-9e31-19c253dd890c.png)Albany ScannerGuest contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-2.57.37---AM-43b4f28b-e36c-49a2-b033-3da2571ff938.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/election-2026/albany-city-council-candidate-katherine-enos/) [Who is Albany City Council candidate Jon Destin?“I’m running because I love Albany, and because this is a consequential moment for our town.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-b51208d7-e001-4b92-afe9-e8ad852ba041.png)Albany ScannerGuest contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/cc_Jon-Destin-01-6a281a5e-8c29-4e08-b789-190bd8ca53dd.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/election-2026/albany-city-council-candidate-jon-destin/) [Who is Albany City Council candidate Aaron Tiedemann?“I believe in the power of local government and our community to make a positive difference in all our lives.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-cf4c0227-27ec-4077-a349-4136bf744eea.png)Albany ScannerGuest contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/cc_Aaron-Tiedemann-1-1321976c-7a41-4838-9dde-9cd0491ca990.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/election-2026/albany-city-council-candidate-aaron-tiedemann/) [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/double-down-icon.png)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) When you support Albany Scanner, you help make local news available to everyone. 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